Nepal tours: Kathmandu temple

Nepal tours: Short travel modules in Nepal

Nepal Travel Plan puts you in charge. You can build your own itinerary using a combination of modules or bite-sized Nepal tours. You can choose the modules (short Nepal tours) in the order that you would like to do them and we will link them together with transport and accommodation. If would like some ideas to get you going, then take a look at our suggested itineraries. Here, we’ve combined a number of modules into a logical order to create longer and more complete itineraries. Alterations to these itineraries are always possible- a day less here, a day longer there, etc. Once again, you're in charge.

When you arrive in Nepal, it's always comforting to know that your transfer and accommodation has already been arranged, kicking off your trip with a relaxed start. Our easy going starter packs can take care of this for you, taking any potential headaches out of your arrival.

Our experienced travel experts will be happy to help you out. To request a no-obligation quotation for your Nepal tour, feel free to call or email us, or simply submit your enquiry via the quote request form.

Kathmandu starter packs

Easygoing Kathmandu

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Price:

from £34 per person (based on 2 people sharing)

Departure: Daily
Route: Kathmandu

Our Kathmandu starter packs are a perfect way to get your Nepal tour off to a laid back start. We'll arrange your airport transfer and first two nights of accommodation in Kathmandu, so when you arrive in Nepal, you'll simply be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel. As budgets and tastes differ from traveller to traveller, we can offer three different levels of accommodation - shoestring, comfortable tourist class, and something a little more luxurious. You can rest assured that we have handpicked hotels in the best central locations in town, and each choice will be packed with plenty of local character. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Kathmandu
Nepal tours: Kathmandu Valley
Nepal tours

Kings and gods of the valley

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Price: £171 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Kathmandu - Patan - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

This is a relaxed but fantastic way to start to your Nepal trip, giving you a real feel for Kathmandu and the surrounding area. You'll explore the energetic city and its spectacular Swayambunath and Pashupatinath temple complexes, as well as Bhaktapur and Patan, the picturesque medieval villages just outside the capital. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours

Trekking across the edge of the valley

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Price: £199 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Dhulikel, Nagarkot & Bhaktapur

During this Nepal tour, you'll cross the spectacular Kathmandu valley on foot. It’s a fairly light trek offering breathtaking views across the mighty Himalayas. You'll trek through tiny local villages where time has almost stood still and traditional ways of life continue to exist. You’ll get a good impression of Nepali history, culture and religion as you make your way through stunning valleys and between towering peaks. On Day 2, you'll reach the high point (literally!) of your journey. From here, you'll have a sweeping panoramic view across the Kathmandu valley and, of course, the majestic Himalayas. Throughout the trek, you'll stay in simple but comfortable hotels, each boasting incredible views of the surrounding landscape. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Himalayan Children
Nepal tours: Mount Everest flight
Nepal tours

Fly to the roof of the world

Duration: half day excursion
Price: £198 per person
Departure: daily
Route: Mount Everest

You could make an attempt at the summit to experience the mighty Mount Everest on foot, but there is an easier way... a spectacular flight around the summit of Everest and the magnificent surrounding mountains. You may not experience quite the same sense of achievement as Hilary or Tensing, but it is quite simply awe-inspiring to see this incredible mountain at close range. This really is the mother of all scenic flights is definitely the icing on the cake of your Nepal tour. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour. 

Nepal tours

Helambu homestay trek

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Price £379 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Kathmandu area

This is one of our favourite Nepal tours. During this unforgettable trek, you'll not only be staying in mountain lodges but also in the homes of the local Tamang and Sherpa people. Here, you'll get a firsthand experience of Himalayan hospitality, and you'll feel like part of the family in no time. Crouched between bubbling copper pans you'll listen to tales of rural life and the tribulations of the Tibetans who settled in this area decades ago. You'll cross rice terraces, deep green valleys, and oak forests, all set against a distant horizon of mountain peaks. The trek isn't too heavy by Nepali standards, as you'll remain at a relatively level altitude.This means that it's suitable for anyone in good shape... so what are you waiting for? Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Helambu homestay
Nepal tours: Chitwan National Park
Nepal tours

Rafts and rhinos

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Price: £156 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Chitwan National Park

Rhinos, jungle and raging rivers - not exactly the sights that spring to mind when you think of Nepal. This Nepal tour offers you an action-packed way to travel downriver from Charaundi by rubber raft to Chitwan National Park, where you'll take an unforgettable elephant safari to spot rhinos and other wildlife. During the two-day rafting trip you'll camp on the banks of the river and in Chitwan Park you'll be staying in our cosy lodge. This really is a fun and exciting module that should definitely be part of your Nepal tour.
Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours

Chitwan elephants and rhinos

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Price: £114 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Chitwan National Park

Royal Chitwan National Park is situated in the sub-tropical lowlands of Nepal, known as the Terai. This is a vast area of emerald rice paddies and typical rural villages. This is a fantastic Nepal tour, and promises to give you a great wildlife experience. The itinerary is the same as the Rafts and Rhinos module, but without the two-day rafting trip. If rafting doesn't float your boat, this is the Nepal tour for you. Perched on the back of a majestic elephant, you'll trek through the jungle to catch a glimpse of the one-horned rhino. If you're lucky, you'll also spot leopards and elephants, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera close at hand. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Chitwan rhinos
Nepal tours: Tharu jungle tribe experience
Nepal tours

Into the jungle with the Tharu

Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Price: £63 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Chitwan National Park

This is a quirky and interesting Nepal tour in which you'll get to know the native inhabitants of the jungle, the Tharu. The local Tharu will take you on a trek into the thick jungle and let you in on all the secrets of Mother Nature. Together, you'll wash elephants, prepare local dishes and dance to drums into the small hours of the morning. When you're all danced out, you can collapse in your bed, high above the ground in a simple Tharu tree hut on the edge of the village. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours

Hiking to ancient Newari villages

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Price: £72 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Bandipur and Ramkot

Halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara, you'll find the enchanting town of Bandipur. This is the perfect place to take a breather on your Nepal tour, yet very few tourists find their way here. Wandering wide-eyed through the historic mountain village, you'll feel as though you've gone back centuries in time and you'll soon be mingling with the local Newari people. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour. 

Nepal tours: Newari villagers
Nepal tours: Poon Hill trek
Short Nepal tours

Sunrise at Poon Hill

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Price: £209 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Short trek from Pokhara

If you're thinking of experiencing a proper trek but don't really fancy all that strenuous exercise, this short Nepal tour offers a perfect challenge. You will hike to altitudes ranging from 1500m - 3000m, visiting small mountain villages on the way. Passing green meadows and majestic peaks the trek will lead to the absolute high point: sunrise at Poon Hill... You will be staying in simple but comfortable lodges in villages along the route. There's always a great feeling of comradery amongst the trekkers staying there. Sunrise at Poon Hill, the perfect trek for the 'lazy' trekker. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour. 

Short Nepal tours

Jomsom fly and hike

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Price: £205 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Part of the Jomsom Trek in Annapurna

The village of Jomsom lies in the middle of the famous Annapurna Circuit. Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks, the air is thin here and the light falls softly on the narrow streets filled with donkeys, yaks and excited children. This is the ideal Nepal tour if you are short on time but eager for a real trekking experience. A spectacular flight will take you into the heart of the Himalayas, to the starting point of your 3-day trek. You'll stay in a comfortable lodge and hike to local villages, such as Marpha and Kagbeni, some of the most beautiful (and remote) on the Annapurna Circuit. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Jomson Trek
Nepal tours: Himalayan scenery
Short Nepal tours

Annapurna peaks and mountain villages

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Price: £229 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Ghorepani trek from Pokhara

This Nepal tour is ideal for the active traveller looking for a proper trekking experience. The trek is almost the same as Sunrise at Poon Hill, but a day longer. In five days you will hike through green meadows from one village to the next, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. There are two highlights on this trek: sunrise at Poon Hill and the breathtaking view on the 6000m giant Dhampus. You will be staying in simple lodges with running water in villages along the route. There is a great laid-back atmosphere among the trekkers and villagers here. The perfect Nepal tour for the active traveller. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour. 

Short Nepal tours

Trekking with a treat

Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
Price: £269 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Jomsom Trek

This is a relatively light trek, combining spectacular views with...apple pie. The trek leads through rice paddies and rural villages surrounding by snowy peaks. Highlight of this Nepal tour is the ascent to the 2800m high Ghorepani to admire sunrise at Poon Hill. You will stay in trekking lodges in local villages along the way, where you will be treated to delicious apple pie. Click here for the daily itinerary of this short Nepal tour.

Nepal tours: Trekking path
Nepal tours: Annapurna yak
Nepal tours

Annapurna circuit

Duration: 17 days, 16 nights
Price: £514 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Departure: daily
Route: Annapurna circuit

The Annapurna Circuit is the quintessential Nepal tour. If you want to immerse yourself in the culture and nature of the spectacular Annapurna Range, this is the trek for you. You'll need to be in good shape for this trek, considering you'll be walking approximately 7 hours a day for almost three weeks. The biggest challenge is the ascent to the summit of the Thorung La Pass at 5416m altitude. Looking out across snow-capped mountains soaring above 6000m is simply awe-inspiring... You will complete the Annapurna Circuit together with an English-speaking guide and local porters. En route you'll be staying in simple lodges with running water, but don't always expect a hot shower... Click here for the daily itinerary of Nepal tour.




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